Middle School Art Educator: Inspire Creativity & Growth

Maricopa Unified School District; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maricopa Unified School District invites applications for a Middle and High School Teacher. The position requires delivering instruction aligned with State Standards, developing lesson plans, and employing diverse teaching methods to foster student achievement in both middle and high school settings.

Qualified candidates hold valid Arizona teaching certification, undergo DPS fingerprinting, and participate in EPI assessments and screening interviews as part of the district's hiring process.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Department of Education Certification/Endorsement consistent with assignment.
• Valid Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• EPI assessment.
• Teacher Screening Interview.

Responsibilities

• Teaches age-appropriate subject matter based on State Standards to pupils in a classroom, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupils’ progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which the teacher will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
• Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.

Skills

Best teaching practices

Classroom management

Data assessment

First aid and CPR

Communication skills

Education

Arizona Certification/Endorsement

Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

EPI assessment

Teacher Screening Interview

Job description

The Maricopa Unified School District invites applications for a Middle and High School Teacher. The position requires delivering instruction aligned with State Standards, developing lesson plans, and employing diverse teaching methods to foster student achievement in both middle and high school settings.

Qualified candidates hold valid Arizona teaching certification, undergo DPS fingerprinting, and participate in EPI assessments and screening interviews as part of the district's hiring process.